January 13, 2024 – 2 Marlin Released, 15 Dorado Caught, 8 Dorado Released – Cabo Fishing Report
Seventeen fish, ten releases and a twelve-hour offshore adventure. January 13, 2024, delivered a remarkable second day of Cabo San Lucas sportfishing for Anthony, Jacob, Wes and Luke aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water, operated by Captain Oscar of Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours.
The four anglers were associated with the Salt Lake City, Utah metropolitan area and had booked two consecutive fishing days. Following their first outing on January 12, the group returned to F Dock at IGY Marina for a second offshore charter, originally arranged for eight hours but extended to twelve.
Their fishing day ran from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM, with tournament-style dredge equipment and lunch for all four guests included.
The recorded catch was two marlin released and fifteen dorado caught. Eight dorado were released because of applicable retention limits, leaving seven retained. Both marlin were also released, bringing the day’s total to ten fish released.
For the hotel’s rotating editorial reference, this report features Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa. The group’s actual accommodation was not documented.
Cabo Fishing Report – FISHING DATA SNAPSHOT
Date: January 13, 2024 | Charter Day: Second of Two
Yacht: 35′ Riviera Blue Water | Captain: Oscar
Guests: Anthony, Jacob, Wes, Luke | Group Region: Salt Lake City, Utah
Departure: 6:00 AM | Return: 6:00 PM
Original Booking: 8 Hours | Extended Charter: 12 Hours
Marlin: 2 Released | Dorado: 15 Caught
Dorado Released: 8 | Dorado Retained: 7
Total Fish: 17 | Total Released: 10
Dredge Package: Included | Lunches: 4
Departure Dock: F Dock | Marina: IGY Marina
Cabo Fishing Report – Estimated Hookup Times
6:42 AM – First Dorado
7:08 AM – Second Dorado
7:31 AM – Third Dorado
8:04 AM – First Marlin, Released
8:39 AM – Fourth Dorado
9:12 AM – Fifth Dorado
9:46 AM – Sixth Dorado
10:18 AM – Seventh Dorado
10:57 AM – Second Marlin, Released
11:33 AM – Eighth Dorado
12:16 PM – Ninth Dorado
1:07 PM – Tenth Dorado
1:49 PM – Eleventh Dorado
2:36 PM – Twelfth Dorado
3:14 PM – Thirteenth Dorado
4:08 PM – Fourteenth Dorado
5:02 PM – Fifteenth Dorado
Cabo Fishing Yacht Charter – Why Anthony’s Group Extended Their Offshore Adventure
There is a substantial difference between an eight-hour fishing charter and a twelve-hour offshore experience in Cabo San Lucas.
An eight-hour trip already provides considerable fishing time, but extending the charter allows anglers to remain on the water longer, explore changing conditions and continue fishing through the afternoon.
For Anthony, Jacob, Wes and Luke, the second day of their two-day booking became a full twelve-hour adventure.
Captain Oscar and the Blue Water crew had additional time to manage fishing presentations, respond to activity and continue working through the available offshore opportunities.
The four guests also benefited from having a private yacht rather than sharing fishing time with unrelated passengers.
The decision to extend their day ultimately accompanied a highly productive catch record.
Cabo Marlin Fishing Charter – Two Billfish Released by Captain Oscar’s Crew
Marlin fishing remains one of the principal reasons anglers visit Cabo San Lucas.
These powerful offshore predators are known for challenging fights, dramatic runs and the excitement they generate when hooked.
The January 13 charter produced two marlin encounters that ended in successful releases.
Both fish were returned to the Pacific, maintaining Blue Sky Cabo’s commitment to releasing marlin.
A twelve-hour charter can be particularly appealing to anglers who want time to pursue billfish while also targeting other offshore species.
The Blue Water’s tournament-style dredge equipment was included in the booking. Dredges are designed to create the visual appearance of schooling baitfish, helping attract predatory game fish into a vessel’s fishing spread.
The charter record does not identify which presentation produced each hookup, but the dredge formed part of the day’s fishing program.
Cabo Dorado Fishing Report – Fifteen Fish and Responsible Catch Limits
Dorado were the dominant species in the day’s catch.
These colorful Pacific game fish are recognized for their rapid movements, aggressive feeding behavior and exciting fights on sportfishing tackle.
Anthony’s group caught fifteen dorado during the extended charter.
Importantly, eight dorado were released because of retention limits. Seven were retained.
This distinction matters when reporting historical Cabo fishing results. Catch totals and retained-fish totals are not always identical.
A responsible charter operation must account for applicable fishing regulations, possession limits and conservation practices rather than treating every fish caught as a fish kept.
Combined with the two marlin releases, the charter recorded ten released fish.
The result was an excellent example of productive sportfishing alongside responsible catch management.
Cabo Fishing Charter Report – Two Consecutive Days on the 35-Foot Riviera Blue Water
The January 13 outing was the second day of a two-day fishing booking.
Returning to the same yacht allowed the group to continue their experience with Captain Oscar and the Blue Water crew.
The 35-foot Riviera Blue Water is well suited to smaller private groups seeking a combination of comfortable accommodations and serious offshore fishing capability.
With four guests aboard, Anthony, Jacob, Wes and Luke had a dedicated charter for their group, along with the flexibility that comes from booking a private vessel.
Lunch was included for all four anglers, making the extended offshore schedule more comfortable.
The charter finished at 6:00 PM after twelve hours on the water.
For visitors from the Salt Lake City region, two consecutive days of Cabo sportfishing offered a substantial opportunity to experience the variety of Pacific game fish found around Los Cabos.
Cabo Fishing Report – Final Charter Record
Charter Date: January 13, 2024 | Booking: Day 2 of 2
Vessel: 35′ Riviera Blue Water | Captain: Oscar
Anglers: Anthony, Jacob, Wes, Luke | Group Region: Salt Lake City, Utah
Departure: 6:00 AM | Return: 6:00 PM
Duration: 12 Hours | Dredge: Included
Marlin Released: 2 | Dorado Caught: 15
Dorado Released: 8 | Dorado Retained: 7
Total Fish Caught: 17 | Total Fish Released: 10
Lunches: 4 | Departure Location: F Dock, IGY Marina
Anthony, Jacob, Wes and Luke completed their second fishing day with an impressive multi-species result, responsible releases and a full twelve hours aboard the Blue Water.
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F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
